Synonyms: subdue, subjugate, quash, reduce, repress, keep down
Definition: put down by force or intimidation
Usage: The government quashes any attempt of an uprising; China keeps down her dissidents very efficiently; The rich landowners subjugated the peasants working the land
Similar words: crush, suppress, oppress
Definition: come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
Usage: The government oppresses political activists
Synonyms: void, avoid, annul, invalidate, nullify, quash
Definition: declare invalid
Usage: The contract was annulled; void a plea
Similar words: strike down, cancel
Definition: declare null and void; make ineffective
Usage: Cancel the election results; strike down a law